Pakistani - Statuette of an Indian Deity - Walters 2552

Clay female figures similar to this one have been found in various parts of the Indian subcontinent. In some places, they played a part in fertility rites and were presented as offerings, face up. Such figures may be considered early forms of Indian nature goddesses.
The large head extends from a heavily ornamented neck, which is adorned with a necklace made from tiny pellets of clay, which were striated to give a beaded effect. Charsada, the ancient "Lotus City," was a major trading center in the overland trade route to India.